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While it is normal for a healthy heart to beat slower while at rest, it should generally fall between 60 and 100 beats per minute. Anything below 60 beats per min is described as bradycardia or an abnormally slow heartbeat.A slow or irregular heartbeat can have a number of different causes and may not always be a […]

Posted on July 1 2022

While you may enjoy soaking up the sun this summer, make sure that you’re taking the right precautions to avoid heat-related complications, especially if you have heart disease or other cardiovascular diseases.When it’s hot out, your heart needs to work harder than it normally would in order to keep your body cool. Sweating also makes […]

Posted on June 23 2022

Do you frequently wake up with a dry mouth or sore throat? Do you have morning headaches or feel sleepy most of the day? These are just a few signs that you may be suffering from sleep apnea.Sleep apnea is a condition in which your airway gets blocked repeatedly during sleep, causing you to stop breathing […]

Posted on June 16 2022

As legal marijuana becomes more available nationwide for both recreational and medicinal consumption, it’s more relevant than ever to talk about the health impact of regular cannabis use. This growing market has led to cannabis being touted for its potential medical benefits, but it’s important to remember that just because marijuana is now legal in […]

Posted on May 23 2022

Strokes and heart attacks are two of the most common causes of death in the US, accounting for a combined 1/3 of all American deaths annually.Some of the main contributors to strokes and heart attacks are cardiovascular ailments that show no visible symptoms before it’s too late. For Stroke Awareness Month, we want to remind you […]

Posted on May 10 2022

If you have heart disease, you may feel some trepidation about whether your cardiovascular system can handle sustained exertion. Maybe your doctor has warned you to avoid strenuous physical activity to reduce your risk of heart attack or other cardiac complications. A common question that comes up in this situation is: what about sex? Having […]

Posted on May 9 2022